Hazardous Materials Ethanol EmergenciesThis class provides basic information about the production, transportation, distribution and use of Denatured Alcohol (E-95) and Ethanol (E-85) to all firefighters whether or not they have a production facility in their response area. The focus is for all firefighters, since Ethanol will be found in all communities. Those who protect production facilities need additional specific information related to such plants and processes.

The course covers topics relating to E-85 such as chemical and physical properties,Terminology, production, transportation, distribution, fire and health hazards, spills and the ramifications, sources of additional information and fire fighting considerations and procedures.Objectives:The participant shall be able to describe and demonstrate the following.• Identify the locations of ethanol production in and near your department’s response area.• Identify the common hazardous substances along with their chemical, physical and health hazards that may be found at a typical ethanol production facility.o Ethanolo Gasolineo Sulfuric Acid 98%o Sodium Hydroxide 50%o Anhydrous Ammoniao Chlorine• Identify the type and typical size of fixed storage containers common to these facilities.• Identify safety and containment features at the ethanol plants.• Describe and identify the steps in analyzing and planning a response at the operations level to an emergency release at a facility.• Describe and identify defensive tactics to contain emergency releases at the facilities.• Demonstrate the ability to extinguish flammable liquid fires with equipment available to jurisdiction.• Identify the common types of transportation cargo tanks and tank cars used to transport hazardous materials to and from the ethanol facilities.• Describe the importance of pre- planning at the ethanol facility and common transportation routes by highway and rail carriers.

Hazardous Materials - Fuel Tanker EmergenciesThis one day course is intended to familiarize Hazardous Materials Responders with cargo tank identification and the fittings and equipment found on them. Proper handling of these cargo tanks and fittings will be discussed along with the flammable properties of the products these tankers transport.When Hazardous Materials are involved, proper safety can be assured only by adherence to all of the basic principals of response. We must correctly identify the hazards of the situation. We must be familiar with the material and equipment involved in the release or problem. We must have the proper tools and protective gear.The great majority of responses involving hazardous material cargo tanks consist of nothing more than a leaking or damaged valve. Armed with basic hazardous material knowledge and the details communicated in this course, it should be possible to make a correct and safe response to problems associated involving a release from a cargo tank.Objectives:• To present safety considerations involving fuel tank trucks.• To describe the structural and safety features of fuel tank trucks.• To present the common types of incidents that can occur.Hazardous Materials – Pipeline EmergenciesPipeline Emergencies provides the responder with the components and the basic response techniques for these critical infrastructures. Responders must be ready with the information necessary to recognize the hazards and dangers and be ready to respond in an effective manner. This program will help responders understand the hazards, elements of the infrastructure, and how to respond to energy infrastructure emergencies more effectively and safely, whether they are intentional or accidental.

• List And Describe The Primary Federal Agencies That Regulate Pipeline Operations In The United States.• List And Describe The Primary State Agencies That Regulate Pipeline Operations In The United States.• Describe Physical and Chemical Properties. Explain Their Significance In The Risk Assessment Process For An Incident Involving Hazardous Gases or Liquids when Involving Pipeline Emergencies in Trenches.• Describe The Incident Command System (ICS) And Its Application As A Tool For Safely Managing Pipeline Incidents in Trenches.• Describe The Size-up Process For Determining The Operational Modes, Strategic Goals And Tactical Objectives At A Pipeline Incident in Trenches.• Describe The Eight Step Process And Its Application As A Tactical Incident Management Tool For Managing On-scene Operations At A Pipeline Incident Trenches.• Describe The Critical Success Factors In Managing The Initial Response To A Pipeline Incident Trenches.• Identify And Describe The Key Considerations To Be Evaluated In Developing An Incident Action Plan for Pipeline Accident, Including:a. Product(s) Involved Type Of Pipelineb. Nature Of The Incident Exposuresc. Environmental Conditions Safety Considerationsd. Isolation Of The Pipeline Incident Potentiale. Infrastructure Impact• Given An Emergency Scenario Involving A Pipeline, Identify And Describe The Key Considerations To Be Evaluated In Developing An Incident Action Plan, Including:f. Type Of Pipelineg. Product(s) Involvedh. Nature Of The Incidenti. Exposuresj. Isolation Or Repair Of The Pipelinek. Safety Considerationsl. Rescue Situationm. Environmental Conditions• Given The Following Special Operations Scenarios Involving Pipelines, Identify And Describe The Critical Safety And Tactical Considerations To Be Evaluated And Implemented For the Scenario of Gas Distribution Pipeline Trench Collapse.

NFPA 472, Chapter 2 & OSHA CFR 1910.120 (q) Objectives:

Awareness:• Detect the presence of a hazardous material.• Survey the incident from a safe distance and identify the product ifpossible.• Collect hazard information using the Emergency Response Guidebook.• Initiate protective actions.• Initiate the notification process.

On Scene Incident Commander• Know how to implement the employer’s response plan.• Know and be able to implement the employer’s incident commandsystem.• Know and understand the hazards and risks associated withemployees working in chemical protective clothing.• Know how to implement the local emergency response plan.• Know how to implement the state emergency response plan and theFederal Regional Response Team.• Know and understand the importance of decon procedures.• Review the requirements for the First Responder Awareness level inaccordance with 29 CFR 1910.120 (q).• Review the requirements for certification to the First ResponderOperations Level in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120 (q).

Technician:• Know how to implement the employer’s emergency response plan.• Know the classification, identification and verification of known andunknown materials by using field survey instruments and equipment.• Be able to function within an assigned role in the Incident CommandSystem.• Know how to select and use proper specialized chemical PPE.• Understand hazard and risk assessment techniques.• Be able to perform advanced control, containment, and/orconfinement operations.• Understand and implement decontamination procedures.• Understand and implement decontamination procedures.• Understand termination procedures.• Understand basic chemical and toxicological terminology andbehavior.

Specialist:• Know how to implement the local emergency response plan.• Understand classification, identification and verification of known and unknown materials by using advanced survey instruments and equipment.• Know the state emergency response plan.• Be able to select and use proper specialized chemical personal protective equipment provided to the hazardous materials specialist.• Hazardous Materials Specialist Training Understand in-depth hazard and risk techniques.• Be able to perform specialized control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available.• Be able to determine and implement decontamination procedures.• Have the ability to develop a site safety and control plan.• Understand chemical, radiological and toxicological terminology and behavior.